MacStories Team

3429 posts on MacStories since July 2011

Articles by the MacStories team. Founded by Federico Viticci in April 2009, MacStories attracts millions of readers every month thanks to in-depth, personal, and informed coverage that offers a balanced mix of Apple news, app reviews, and opinion.

Home Screen: Christopher McLean

Twitter: @th3storysofar. My iPhone Home screen has constantly evolved over the years. Whereas before I would find myself tapping “Reset Home Screen Layout” in Settings almost out of boredom or dissatisfaction with my placement choice (I know, who really cares right?), something has really clicked with how I have it today. My current setup has...


Interesting Links

Jordan Merrick on how he uses the iPad for blogging and web development. Fascinating technical read. (Link) Facebook is going after Slack with a free version of its Workplace communication product, plus more aggressive pricing to get teams on board. (Link) Apple has launched a new documentary series on Apple Music to profile emerging artists...



In This Issue

Fin, more favorite iOS Widgets from Ryan, a couple of monsterTrelloworkflows from Federico, the story behind AppStories in the return of John’s Ongoing Development column, the results of our iOS 11 straw poll, an interview with Charles Perry, Christopher McLean’s Home screen, plus the usual Q&A, Tip, Links, stickers, App Debuts, and recap of MacStories...


Previously, On MacStories

The Taming of the iBook Fill in the Gaps with Polycolor Game Day: Mallow Drops Internet Archive Adds Early Macintosh OS and App Emulation Instagram Adds Tools to Organize Saved Posts into Collections Logitech Adds HomeKit Support to Its POP Smart Button Snapchat Introduces New AR Feature: World Lenses Google Maps Adds Your Timeline, Directions...


In This Issue

Noizio, iOS puzzle games (Vol. 1), Christopher Lawley’s Home screen, plus Ulyssesworkflows, Weekly Q&A, Tip, App Debuts, stickers, Links, and recap of MacStories articles....


Announcement

As you might have seen on Twitter, we’ve been working on the next major addition to the MacStories family. If everything goes according to our plans and timeline, we should be ready to unveil this project next week. I can’t share any more details yet – I like to prepare surprises for other people –...



Interesting Links

Minecraft (including the Pocket edition) is adding a new Marketplace to discover and buy community creations from the game itself. These include adventure maps, texture packs, mini-games, and more. (Link) An illustrated history of iOS, crafted by the folks at Git Tower as Apple’s mobile OS is approaching its 10th birthday. (Link) A technical analysis...